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São Luiz Gonzaga
Municipality
Flag of São Luiz GonzagaFlagCoat of arms of São Luiz GonzagaCoat of arms
Location in Rio Grande do Sul stateLocation in Rio Grande do Sul state
São Luiz Gonzaga is located in BrazilSão Luiz GonzagaSão Luiz GonzagaLocation in Brazil
Coordinates: 28°24′28″S 54°57′39″W / 28.40778°S 54.96083°W / -28.40778; -54.96083
Country Brazil
StateRio Grande do Sul
Micro-regionSanto Ângelo
Area
 • Total1,295.68 km (500.26 sq mi)
Population
 • Total33,293
 • Density26/km (67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

São Luiz Gonzaga (Portuguese for St. Aloysius Gonzaga) is a municipality of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population is 33,293 (2020 est.) in an area of 1295,68 km. It was founded in the 17th century as a Jesuit mission town. It is located 503 km west of the state capital of Porto Alegre, northeast of Alegrete.

Geography

Climate

São Luiz Gonzaga has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa) with hot summers, mild winters, and ample rainfall throughout the year.

Climate data for São Luiz Gonzaga (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 32.7
(90.9)
31.9
(89.4)
30.5
(86.9)
27.6
(81.7)
23.1
(73.6)
21.1
(70.0)
20.7
(69.3)
23.3
(73.9)
24.6
(76.3)
27.4
(81.3)
30.1
(86.2)
32.1
(89.8)
27.1
(80.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.0
(78.8)
25.2
(77.4)
23.8
(74.8)
21.1
(70.0)
17.3
(63.1)
15.6
(60.1)
14.9
(58.8)
16.9
(62.4)
18.2
(64.8)
21.0
(69.8)
23.3
(73.9)
25.4
(77.7)
20.7
(69.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.6
(69.1)
20.1
(68.2)
18.8
(65.8)
16.4
(61.5)
13.3
(55.9)
11.8
(53.2)
10.8
(51.4)
12.2
(54.0)
13.3
(55.9)
15.9
(60.6)
17.4
(63.3)
19.7
(67.5)
15.9
(60.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 170.6
(6.72)
158.4
(6.24)
156.4
(6.16)
194.3
(7.65)
168.6
(6.64)
132.7
(5.22)
124.1
(4.89)
104.6
(4.12)
146.6
(5.77)
264.4
(10.41)
169.7
(6.68)
199.0
(7.83)
1,989.4
(78.32)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 8.5 8.3 7.7 8.0 8.4 7.8 8.0 6.9 8.1 11.0 7.6 8.6 98.9
Average relative humidity (%) 68.0 71.2 72.5 73.3 76.7 77.9 75.1 70.2 70.6 71.0 64.1 64.6 71.3
Average dew point °C (°F) 20.3
(68.5)
20.4
(68.7)
19.3
(66.7)
16.8
(62.2)
13.8
(56.8)
12.3
(54.1)
10.9
(51.6)
11.8
(53.2)
13.3
(55.9)
16.1
(61.0)
16.8
(62.2)
18.9
(66.0)
15.9
(60.6)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 220.9 196.4 214.9 185.2 161.3 126.0 153.0 172.1 161.0 176.2 212.7 216.9 2,196.6
Source: NOAA

Bounding municipalities

See also

References

  1. IBGE 2020
  2. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — São Luiz Gonzaga". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 1, 2024.

External links

Municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul
Capital: Porto Alegre
Mesoregion Centro Ocidental Rio-Grandense
Restinga Seca
Santa Maria
Santiago
Mesoregion Centro Oriental Rio-Grandense
Cachoeira do Sul
Lajeado-Estrela
Santa Cruz do Sul
Mesoregion Metropolitana de Porto Alegre
Camaquã
Gramado-Canela
Montenegro
Osório
Porto Alegre
São Jerônimo
Mesoregion Nordeste Rio-Grandense
Caxias do Sul
Guaporé
Vacaria
Mesoregion Noroeste Rio-Grandense
Carazinho
Cerro Largo
Cruz Alta
Erechim
Frederico Westphalen
Ijuí
Nao-Me-Toque
Passo Fundo
Sananduva
Santa Rosa
Santo Ângelo
Soledade
Três Passos
Mesoregion Sudeste Rio-Grandense
Jaguarão
Litoral Lagunar
Pelotas
Serras de Sudeste
Mesoregion Sudoeste Rio-Grandense
Campanha Central
Campanha Meridional
Campanha Ocidental
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